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Eminent Practitioners

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Thames Valley

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Provided by John Hutchinson

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John is managing partner of Broadfield UK (formerly BDB Pitmans). Taking up this role in December 2023, John has been a partner at the firm since 1994 and previously held the role of managing partner at legacy firm, Pitmans, at the time of the merger with Bircham Dyson Bell in 2018.

A corporate lawyer by background, John’s work with clients spans M&A transactions and private equity investments. In 2007, while remaining a partner, he set up a private equity fund with clients of the firm, investing in oil and gas technology companies. In 2011 he became managing partner of the fund.

John is a non-executive chairman, director and investor in several technology companies as his commitment and enthusiasm for advising growth companies as well as established businesses continues.

Work Highlights

Sale of Ridgeway Motor Group to Marshalls place for £107.7 million in May 2017 after 20 years acting for them from start-up to final exit.

Sale of Olivetti and Oracle Laboratories in the UK to California Microwave Inc.

Acquisition of Esteem IT Limited by Roc Technologies Limited in 2018.

Sale of and re-investment in Ultima IT Systems in 2021.

Sale of Off Grid Energy Systems to Pramac Generac in 2021.

IPO of Electric Guitar PLC in 2022.

Advising on the establishment and financing of Guyana Shore Base Holdings 2016-2023.

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John Hutchinson is managing partner of Broadfield Law. He offers a wealth of experience to clients on a range of transactional matters, with particular expertise in the technology sector.

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